Crews from multiple departments responded overnight Tuesday after an intense fire destroyed multiple modular structures in Cahokia Heights. The fire broke out a little before 2 a.m. on the 3900 block of Mississippi Avenue. The incident involved an abandoned business and several construction site trailers.
When firefighters arrived on the scene, they encountered an active fire in one of the buildings that had begun to spread. At least two double-wide trailers and a single-wide trailer were burned in the fire.
According to officials, crews faced multiple challenges while trying to put out the fire, including the lack of nearby hydrants and windy conditions. At least nine fire departments responded, with operations extending over a extended period.
The fire is out and an investigation into the fire is ongoing. Officials have labeled the fire as suspicious due to there being no electricity near the abandoned business or trailers. At this point, no injuries have been reported.
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